This statistic shows the total number of new businesses in the private sector in Canada in 2020, distinguished by industry. As of 2020, there were 17,280 new firms in the Canadian construction industry.
Number of new private employer businesses in Canada in 2020, by industry
Industry
Number of entrants
Unclassified businesses
25,320
Professional, scientific and technical services
20,160
Construction
17,280
Transportation and warehousing
11,440
Other services (except public administration)
10,150
Retail trade
9,590
Accommodation and food services
6,810
Real estate and rental and leasing
6,610
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
New businesses are defined as businesses with employees in the current year but none in the previous year.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, statcan.gc.ca, 2020. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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